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Stormwater Management

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Conserving Water this Fall

What you can do to manage stormwater on you property this season:

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Plant trees. Fall is a perfect time for planting trees and shrubs. Be sure to plant species native to PA.Plant trees. Fall is a perfect time for planting trees and shrubs. Be sure to plant species native to PA. Prune your trees, shrubs and perennials. Fall is the best time to prune trees and other plants in your yard.Prune your trees, shrubs and perennials. Fall is the best time to prune trees and other plants in your yard. Pruning allows them to jump-start their growth and utilize more stormwater.Pruning allows them to jump-start their growth and utilize more stormwater. Clear leaves and debris from gutters. After cleaning you gutters, install a rain barrel at the end of your downspout Clear leaves and debris from gutters. After cleaning you gutters, install a rain barrel at the end of your downspout to reduce the amount of stormwater running off of your property. to reduce the amount of stormwater running off of your property. Keep storm drains near your property clear of trash and debris. Since they flow directly into local waterways, Keep storm drains near your property clear of trash and debris. Since they flow directly into local waterways, it is important that only water enters storm drains. it is important that only water enters storm drains.

LOOK WHAT'S NEW! We're excited for the newest additions to Eagleville and Eskie Parks! Our new water fountains have some great features. There's an area to refill water bottles and a pet station for all our four-legged park visitors!

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